Yale Bulldogs vs Fairfield Stags NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/23/24
Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Stags game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Stags hosts this showdown at 2:30 ET on ESPN+. Yale comes into this non-conference matchup as the -10.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 140 points.
YALE BULLDOGS VS FAIRFIELD STAGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Fairfield Stags +10.5
This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 2:30 ET on Saturday, November 23rd.
WHY BET THE FAIRFIELD STAGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Stags.
- Not only will Fairfield pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +10.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Can the Bulldogs Pull Out the Win as Road Favorites?
Yale improved to 3-1 on the season with an 86-64 win over Stony Brook on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were -9 favorites, covered the spread and the game’s total points of 150 went over the O/U line of 142.
Yale took control early, leading 48-28 at halftime. In the 2nd half, they scored 38 points while allowing 36, maintaining their lead throughout.
Yale’s offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 86 points with a 50.7% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 58%, and they connected on 45% of their threes, hitting 9 of 20 attempts. However, their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 7 of 16, for a 43.8% rate.
John Poulakidas led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from three, where he hit 4 of 6. Nick Townsend and Joe Octave each added 18 points, with Townsend also grabbing 9 rebounds and dishing out 5 assists. Yale finished with 22 assists as a team and pulled down 13 offensive rebounds.
Yale’s defense gave up 64 points, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 22 of 53 attempts. Inside the arc, they held their opponent to 37% shooting, as they made just 13 of 35 two-point shots.
From three-point range, the other team hit 9 of 18 attempts, shooting 50%. Yale also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they made 11, shooting 68%. The Bulldogs limited offensive rebounds, allowing just 5.
Will Fairfield Make it Happen at Home?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
Fairfield dropped a 67-61 decision to Drexel on Tuesday, November 19th, in a home game where they were slight favorites (-1). The Stags failed to cover the spread, and the total points of 128 fell short of the 136.5 O/U line.
After trailing 33-21 at halftime, Fairfield made a push in the 2nd half, outscoring Drexel 40-34, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the deficit.
In their last game, the Fairfield Stags struggled offensively, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.8%, and they connected on only 46.2% of their free throws, making 6 of 13 from the line.
Shane Blakeney led the Stags with 16 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 55.6% overall and 50% from three-point range. Yame Butler added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots, while Louis Bleechmore, Prophet Johnson, and Kobe MaGee each contributed 12 points, with MaGee hitting 3 of 5 threes.
Even though Fairfield allowed 15 offensive rebounds, their defense held strong, limiting their opponent to 67 points on 35% shooting from the field. The Stags were effective at defending the three-point line, where their opponent shot just 25% (7/28).
Fairfield also kept their opponent off the free-throw line, where they shot 6/13 (46%). Inside the arc, the opponent managed 17/39 shooting, good for 43%.